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Caboss #275
10-15-2012, 06:32 AM
After some time, I decided to start the thread of the build of my 1984 Kawasaki Tecate. As I wrote in my presentation, the trike is with almost all the parts, and my goal is to restore it and put it as original as possible.
I have had some difficulty finding some parts, but especially in finding some information to clarify some doubts I have. But let's leave that for later and see the pictures.
First time I saw it, in the pictures that the seller sent me.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-04-20_zps5794d9bb.jpg
On the day that the bought it.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-08-10_zps29264819.jpg
At the beginning of the disassembly.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-09-06_zps14e48bcb.jpg
Caboss #275
10-15-2012, 06:33 AM
Engine:
Initial state
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-09-06_2_zps78de9c72.jpg
Cleaned with sand blasting
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-06-01_zps4c06b9fb.jpg
Parts painted
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-09-22_zps7037eeda.jpg
Checking
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-09-22_2_zps2a4745e7.jpg
I am waiting for the arrival of the engine gaskets kit and piston rings to perform the rebuilding of the engine.
Caboss #275
10-15-2012, 06:34 AM
Sand blasted, galvanized and powder coated frame.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-04-21_zpsa1efa5a2.jpg
Beginning the assembly.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-05-01_2_zps46ade3f2.jpg
Galvanized bolts, nuts, bushings, springs,...
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-05-01_zps05edb158.jpg
Sand blasted, galvanized and powder coated wheels, hub, swingarm, linkages and outer forks.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-02-25_zps0d01216d.jpg
Caboss #275
10-15-2012, 06:35 AM
Some progress...
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-121.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-122.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-123.jpg
Caboss #275
10-15-2012, 06:36 AM
Testing and checking the Maier fenders. The front one is already drilled and fixed, but the rear, once that it is not so easy, will be for other day.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-137.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-138.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-133.jpg
sp8twn
10-15-2012, 08:29 AM
Looking good!!!!!!
Big Mike
10-15-2012, 08:38 AM
Great job and great color combo! Good luck in the rest of the build. Will be one sweet looking Tecate when completed.
fabiodriven
10-15-2012, 01:49 PM
Very nice man! That's the way to do it!
Williejamehufff
10-19-2012, 12:18 PM
Great looking build. How much did it cost to get the swing arm galvanized and powder coated?
Caboss #275
10-20-2012, 03:38 PM
I can not give you the right amount, because I paid the galvanization and powder coating of several parts , but I think that only the swingarm should be about 50 USD.
ebaccm26
10-20-2012, 06:27 PM
Wow! Looks like your doing a great job, please keep posting this build.
Caboss #275
11-05-2012, 03:16 PM
Thank you all for your words.
Some goodies from the USA:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-11-05.jpg
Next weekend I will try to start the assembly of the engine.
Beautiful. Please keep us updated.
alexandros
11-07-2012, 07:14 AM
very nice and clean job!
any 86-87 tecates in portugal?
jb2wheels
11-07-2012, 10:12 AM
Looks great!
Thanks for posting the pictures - they will be a great reference for my 85 project someday.
Caboss #275
11-07-2012, 04:21 PM
any 86-87 tecates in portugal?
84-85 I only know mine, 86-87 I know at least four units.
JumpinJR66
11-18-2012, 09:54 AM
Nice work on the Tecate
BERT306
11-23-2012, 12:05 AM
very nice!!
sweetj
11-23-2012, 02:11 AM
I love seeing all these great builds from all around the globe. Very inspirational!
ezmoney1979
11-23-2012, 02:13 AM
Great job!!! It looks perfect! :beer
tecate 250
12-15-2012, 11:31 AM
Looking good. Im new to here i just got an 84 tecate and going to start tearing her down and redoing mine. Yours looks good so far keep up the good work
tecate 250
12-17-2012, 11:13 PM
Were did you order the fenders im having a hard time findi.g them
this thing looks awesome keep up the great work!
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